More than 4,000 U.S. computers and networks have had malware files deleted by the FBI, which said it did not collect other information during the remote operations.

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FBI Confirms It Deleted Files From 4,258 U.S.-Based Computers

The FBI has revealed that malware spread by Chinese hackers has infected thousands of devices worldwide.

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FBI reveals major malware attack from China group "Mustang Panda"

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The FBI used self-destruct on malware infecting over 4,000 US computers, it's super effective

The FBI’s recent operation successfully removed PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Credit: J / CC BY 2.0 The FBI, with court approval, has remotely removed PlugX malware from 4,258 computers in the United States. The operation targeted a version of the malware linked to Mustang Panda, a hacking group believed to have ties to the Chinese government. The move, announced on January 14, 2025, highlights the FBI’s increasing reliance on …

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FBI Removes Malware From Thousands of US Computers

The Justice Department and the FBI recently announced a multi-month operation that took down a variant of the PlugX family of malware. The malicious tool was developed...

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The FBI forced China-backed malware infecting US computers to self-destruct

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have confirmed the successful removal of PlugX malware from over 4,258 U.S.-based computers in a court-authorized operation. […]

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FBI Removes Chinese-Backed PlugX Malware from Thousands of US Computers

This malicious software allowed attackers to take control of infected systems and steal confidential information. The FBI removed PlugX malware from 4,258 devices in the United States without damaging legitimate functions. (Illustrative Image Infobae) Source: infobae.com...

Este software malicioso permitía a los atacantes tomar el control de los sistemas infectados y robar información confidencial. El FBI eliminó el malware PlugX de 4.258 dispositivos en Estados Unidos sin dañar funciones legítimas. (Imagen ilustrativa Infobae)   Fuente: infobae.com…

El FBI eliminó un peligroso malware en más de 4.000 computadoras en EEUU en una operación contra hackers chinos

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FBI eliminated dangerous malware on more than 4,000 computers in the U.S. in an operation against Chinese hackers

“Malware, self-destruct!” The FBI and the U.S. Justice Department have announced a successful multi-month operation with international partners to remove a dangerous malware infecting thousands of computers by commanding it to erase itself.   The malware, known as PlugX, is a powerful remote-access trojan first identified in 2008. It has been linked to the hacking group “Mustang Panda” (via Gizmodo). The malware communicates via a command server…

FBI Confirms It Deleted Files From 4,258 U.S.-Based Computers

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